This influential big band leader known for innovation, education and experimentation was a respected pianist as well as composer and arranger. IPS, 8" X 10", n.p., n.y.Near fine. Handsome half-length portrait of a smiling young Kenton in suit and tie seated at a piano, inscribed huge and bold in blue..... More
The oft Grammy-nominated jazz saxophonist and clarinetist gained fame in the 1930s as a big band leader and remained active for several decades, PS, heavy stock glossy 4ΒΌ" X 6", n.p., n.y. Fine. Postcard photograph issued in 1982, a half-length informal image showing Herman playing sax at the North Sea..... More
The wife of pro wrestler Roy McClarity (1918-98) was nicknamed "The Wrestling Housewife" and appeared in hundreds of matches in the 1950s and '60s, often paired with Rose Roman. Highly unusual matte-finish IPS, heavy stock 16" X 20", Chicago, IL, 7 November 1959. Near fine. Handsome oversize print created by..... More
This famed Iowa-born female wrestler debuted in 1950 and headlined in countless matches throughout the 1950s, often pairing with Shirley "The Wrestling Housewife" Strimple; Roman was a pioneer, successfully suing the Illinois Athletic Commission in 1955 for the right to work in pro wrestling in that state. Very scarce matte-finish..... More
Durable leading lady of the 1930s and '40s, awarded an Oscar for "Mildred Pierce"; later excelled at playing wronged wives and crazed spinsters. IPS, 8" X 10", n.p., n.y. Very good. Inoffensive small tape mar and wear at each corner. Quite attractive head-and-shoulders glossy glamour portrait of Crawford in middle..... More
This German-American master wood carver, famed for his ecclesiastical groupings, was related to the German potter Anton Lang (1875-1938), whose sole acting experience was in playing Jesus Christ at the famous Oberammergau passion play -- then in 1930 and 1934 Alois played J.C. in the same passion play. Postcard PS..... More
This noted educator was one of the founding teachers (physics and chemistry) in the 1870s at what became Southern Illinois University, rising in the administration until 1897, when he was named their fourth chancellor -- a post he held until 1913; the university expanded greatly during his administration, and today..... More
This African-American boxer, nicknamed "The Brown Bomber," was world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949; his celebrated defeat of German champion Max Schmeling was a great blow to the Nazi belief in Aryan superiority and is considered one of the greatest sport events of the 20th century. PS (newsprint), 8"..... More
This cleric was the spiritual leader of five million Eastern Orthodox Christians, serving as Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople (1973-91) and the 269th successor to St. Andrew. IPS, heavy stock 5" X 7", n.p., 2 July 1973. Near fine. Handsome half-length portrait in full regalia, boldly inscribed and signed in Greek..... More